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Account Manager Specialist
@ Cowan Insurance Group
Brantford, ON · Woodstock, ON · Paris, ON · Hamilton, ON · Cambridge, ON
Overview
Cowan Insurance Group is hiring an Account Manager Specialist for its Personal Insurance Concierge team, reporting to the Director, Personal Insurance. The role manages complex personal lines accounts, advises clients on insurance needs, prepares submissions and portfolio reviews, and grows multi-line client accounts. The posting states a hybrid arrangement, a base salary of $50,100 to $74,000, and a comprehensive benefits plan from day one.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a dedicated portfolio of personal lines clients
- Provide insurance advice and identify client needs
- Prepare submissions, proposals and insurance summaries
- Conduct portfolio reviews and recommend risk mitigation
- Grow multi-line accounts with existing clients
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years of personal insurance experience
- RIBO licensed or able to obtain
- High school diploma; post-secondary an asset
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
- Excellent computer and MS Office skills
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | RIBO |
| Background checks | credit, criminal record, references |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Cowan Insurance Group
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Full company description
Proudly Canadian. Fiercely independent. Family-owned since 1927. Cowan Insurance Group® (CIG) has been providing customized, comprehensive insurance and risk management professional advice and placement to meet commercial and personal insurance, group benefits, and wealth management needs since 1927. Proudly independent and Canadian-owned, our award-winning client-centric approach and commitment to innovation and excellence have established us as a true market leader. Experience and Knowledge at Your Service Cowan Insurance Group represents leading national and international insurance and investment companies, offering products and services for individuals, businesses, organizations, and public and not-for-profit sectors. We care about what you care about. Client satisfaction is everything at Cowan Insurance Group. Our values of Respect, Integrity, Client-Focus, Collaboration, and Accountability have established us as a true leader in the Canadian marketplace and underpin our status as a Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club Member and one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. By focusing on what’s most important to clients, we help them strategically manage risk through unbiased advice and an extensive range of product offerings and integrated solutions. We have the technical expertise and product knowledge to support our clients, regardless of their needs. Specialization in strategic commercial industry segments and our multiline offerings ensure our clients receive unparalleled service. With 600+ employees across Canada, we are a nationally licensed organization, with international partnerships and an expanding footprint.
- LinkedIn followers
- 11,414
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 560
- Reported office locations
- 705 Fountain Street North, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 5T2, CA
- 700-1420 Blair Place, Ottawa, ON K1J 9L8, CA
- 573 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON N4S 1C6, CA
- 225 King George Rd, Brantford, Ontario, CA
- 3 Elm St, Unit 5, Paris, Ontario N3L 2L6, CA
- 105 Main St E, Suite 602, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1G6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Cowan Insurance Group
- Specialties
- Home and auto insurance
- international benefits
- boat and travel insurance
- business insurance
- benefits
- retirement and pension consulting
- wellness
- disability management services
- small business insurance
- critical illness
- financial planning
- risk management
- and commercial insurance
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Proudly Canadian. Fiercely independent. Family-owned since 1927. Cowan Insurance Group® (CIG) has been providing customized, comprehensive insurance and risk management professional advice and placement to meet commercial and personal insurance, group benefits, and wealth management needs since 1927. Proudly independent and Canadian-owned, our award-winning client-centric approach and commitment to innovation and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Insurance |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Home and auto insuranceinternational benefitsboat and travel insurancebusiness insurancebenefitsretirement and pension consultingwellnessdisability management servicessmall business insurancecritical illness |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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Cowan Insurance Group is looking for an Account Manager Specialist to join our Personal Insurance Concierge team!
The role reports to the Director, Personal Insurance. The Account Manager Specialist will be responsible for working on complex accounts, providing guidance to clients with unique Insurance needs and offering expert advise. This role will have a significant impact on positive Client relationships along with providing exceptional customer service.
What you will do:
- Procuring and managing the needs of dedicated portfolio of Personal lines clients
- You will provide exceptional insurance advice to clients, be able to identify and define insurance needs, work effectively with our markets and the Concierge team
- Direct interaction with clients to foster and build relationships
- Drive multi-line approach to expend product offers to existing clients and increase overall account size
- Build and maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers and clients
- Preparation of insurance submissions, proposals and summaries of insurance where required
- Ability to manage portfolio reviews for clients to mitigate risk and make recommendations
What you will bring:
- 5+ years’ experience in Personal Insurance
- RIBO licensed, or ability to obtain
- High School or equivalent, post-secondary education is considered an asset
- Driven brand ambassador to drive client experience and growth
- Ability to execute and meet or exceed expectations who demonstrates leadership skills
- Team player who recognizes the benefits of collaboration with fellow team members
- High level of self-motivation, with the ability to perform effectively, with minimal supervision
- Highly developed customer service skills and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and prioritize competing demands
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and effective communication skills
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, Brokerage Management System (EPIC) experience an asset
- Working towards the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) or Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or Canadian Risk Manager (CRM) designations would be considered an asset
Who we are:
Proudly independent and Canadian-owned, Cowan Insurance Group has been a true market leader in the insurance industry since 1927. With an extensive range of product offerings and integrated commercial and personal insurance, group benefits, and wealth management solutions, we provide our clients with outstanding customized, comprehensive insurance and risk management professional advice and placement.
Recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Cultures and a Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club Member, Cowan Insurance Group's award-winning client-centric approach emphasizes innovation, excellence, and collaboration. Join our team as we prepare for our centennial celebration in 2027!
What sets us apart?
Be in good company
Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.
Challenge your thinking
You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast, but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.
Grow together
We believe in your potential. If you’re looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we’ll make that happen.
Benefits and perks
- Competitive salary
- Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
- Company-matched Retirement Savings Plan
- Company-paid training and development courses
- Community involvement
- Hybrid working environment
Are you interested?
Please Apply!
This is a replacement position.
Artificial Intelligence (AI):
Cowan Insurance Group does not use AI directly; however, platforms we partner with may use AI, including screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Our human recruiters review candidate’s qualifications prior to decisions being made.
This position is subject to appropriate background checks that may include, credentials, employment, credit, criminal and reference checks.
While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.
The expected base salary range for this role is $50,100 to $74,000. Final compensation may vary and will take into account factors including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, knowledge and internal equity.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will be selected strictly on the basis of an individual's technical qualifications, knowledge and experience, as they relate to the requirements of a particular position. Selections will be made without regard to: age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, record of offences, sex, or sexual orientation.
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